Every day, more people are shifting toward a plant-based diet without meat, eggs,
and dairy products, and avoiding animal products in their cosmetics, clothing, and
other household items. Whether you're concerned about your health, the
preservation of the environment, or the suffering of food animals, Becoming
Vegan provides the information you need to eat well on a vegan diet and
provide nutritious vegan meals for your family and friends.

Two of North America's foremost vegetarian dieticians present up-to-date findings on:
* How a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses
* Getting all the protein you need without meat
* Meeting your needs for calcium without dairy products
* What vegans need to know about B12
* Balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors
* Pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms
* Considerations for overweight, underweight, and eating disorders
* Achieving peak performance as a vegan athlete
* How to deal gracefully with a nonvegan world(paperback, 281 pages.)